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Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract 150 mg
NOW
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(111 ratings)
Milk Thistle 300 mg
Turmeric 700 mg
Score 65.0
A combination of Milk Thistle and Turmeric, this product offers general wellness support with fair dosages. Its effectiveness for turmeric is limited by the lack of an absorption enhancer, making it an average option.
Quantity: 120 Capsule(s)Servings size: 2 Veg Capsule(s) (60 servings)
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Detoxification
Skin Health
General Health
Joint Health
Digestive Health
leaderboard Score 65.0
A combination of Milk Thistle and Turmeric, this product offers general wellness support with fair dosages. Its effectiveness for turmeric is limited by the lack of an absorption enhancer, making it an average option.
Quantity: 60
This NOW Silymarin Milk Thistle product integrates two powerful herbal ingredients: Milk Thistle extract at 300mg and Turmeric at 700mg. While Milk Thistle is widely recognized for its liver-protective qualities, the extract's standardization to silymarin is not explicitly stated in this particular product's details, which can affect its perceived efficacy compared to standardized versions. The Turmeric component offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, but its large 700mg dose is less impactful without an absorption enhancer like piperine, a common addition in many turmeric supplements. This formulation positions the product as a general wellness supplement, but its performance could be enhanced with better bioavailability for turmeric.
- Contains two beneficial ingredients (Milk Thistle and Turmeric) known for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Milk Thistle is present at a reasonable dose for liver support.
- Relatively affordable price per serving compared to some alternatives.
- Turmeric absorption is likely suboptimal due to the lack of a bioavailability enhancer like piperine.
- The Milk Thistle extract is not specified as standardized to Silymarin Flavonoids, which are the active compounds for liver support.
- Has a relatively low review count compared to similar products, indicating less widespread market validation.
- Individuals on blood thinners or with gallbladder issues should consult a healthcare professional before taking turmeric or milk thistle supplements.
$10.40($0.17 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) |
| Milk Thistle extract | 300 mg |
| Turmeric | 700 mg |
Categories
Milk Thistle 70.0
The product contains 300mg of Milk Thistle extract, which is a reasonable dose for liver support. However, without explicit standardization to silymarin flavonoids, its efficacy and reliability compared to precisely standardized products in the Milk Thistle collection is less certain.
Turmeric 65.0
While it contains a good quantity of turmeric (700mg), the absence of a black pepper extract or other bioavailability enhancers means that the absorption of the active curcuminoids is likely suboptimal, limiting its full efficacy within the turmeric collection compared to better-absorbed alternatives.
Goals
Detoxification 80.0
Milk Thistle is highly regarded by nutritionists and in online reviews for its liver-detoxifying properties, as it directly supports the liver's natural detoxification pathways. Turmeric also offers antioxidant support that complements this crucial bodily function.
General Health 75.0
The combination of Milk Thistle and Turmeric provides a good baseline for general antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, contributing to overall well-being. However, the lack of a bioavailability enhancer for Turmeric means its full potential for general health benefits might not be realized compared to other turmeric products.
Digestive Health 75.0
Milk Thistle is traditionally used for liver support, which indirectly aids in the production of bile and overall digestive processes. Turmeric can also help by reducing inflammation in the gut, offering a synergistic effect for digestive wellness.
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